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Ken Paxton in the spotlight as Texas Senate race heats up

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Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, is drawing attention as the 2026 midterm campaign takes shape, with new polls showing the Texas Senate race tightening. Forbes highlights it among the hottest 2026 midterm races, reporting Democrat James Talarico ahead in two recent polls, keeping Paxton and his Republican rivals in the national conversation.

Why now: New polls showing Talarico ahead have put the Texas Senate race, and Paxton's role in it, back in the news.

Ken PaxtonJames TalaricoTexasForbes2026 midterm elections

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• Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Talarico Ahead In Texas Senate Race In 2 New Polls (Updated Daily) · Forbes

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